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Ask the doctor: Can allergies cause high blood pressure? – Harvard Health

‘Decongestants commonly used by people with allergies, such as pseudoephedrine (eg Actifed) and phenylephrine (eg Sudafed PE), constrict small blood vessels in the nose. Although this eases nasal congestion and improves breathing, the effect isn’t limited to the nose’. Blood … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: World Blood Donor Day

June 14th every year is World Blood Donor Day. This day is set aside to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. It also raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure that … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Saturday Recipe: Banana Fritters Using Plantains/Bananas That Have Gone Soft

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Are House Chores Safe In Pregnancy?

Q: Good evening Doctor, I am 30 weeks pregnant and unfortunately my house help left for school about 3 week ago. Now all the house chores such as sweeping, washing, mopping etc. are on me now. Please, will this have … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Besides Ultra Sound Scan, How Else Do I Know If I’m Having Twins?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello Dr ketch, please, I am 11 weeks pregnant and for the past 1 week, it’s as if I’ve been feeling movements in the stomach. Is it normal or do I need to check a…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Does Cold Water Prevent Conception?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good evening ma’am. Please Doctor, can taking of COLD WATER prevent someone from conceiving? Thanks. God will continue to strengthen you in all your endeavors. A: There are so many stories and taboos surrounding pregnancy…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Dealing With Lactose Intolerance

Q: What happens to people that are lactose intolerant? A: Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk. People with lactose intolerance can’t digest lactose, which is the natural sugar found in milk. This is because they lack an enzyme … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Is Cow Milk For Cows?

Q: A doctor in diaspora told me milk is for cow and not too good for consumption. A: Very interesting comment. If the idea is that the milk we are discussing comes from cows and therefore should be taken by … Continue reading

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Beer-before-wine strategy doesn’t hold water – Harvard Health

Hello everyone! How’s your week going? It’s almost over , so make the last day count! :d So, I’m out of town and went out with some friends yesterday. The conversation, inevitably went to alcohol and how to prevent hangovers. … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: In Honour Of World Milk Day

June 1st of every month year is World Milk Day! In honour of that day…. Do you take milk regularly every day? Or perhaps I should ask, ‘when was the last time you drank milk? Are you one of those … Continue reading

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